Changes to Awards for All

[Penny McLean]

Currently, Awards for All England is a joint Lottery grants programme
supported by Arts Council England, Big Lottery Fund, Heritage Lottery
Fund and Sport England.

Following a review of the Awards for All England programme, the small
grants scheme’s existing format will change from 1 April 2009. Each of
the lottery distributors supporting the scheme will have their own
small grants programmes, which means that each distributor can better
address the needs of their applicants. The programme will retain its
current broad eligibility, covering a wide variety of projects and
focusing on four outcomes:

People have better chances in life, with better access to training and
development to improve their life skills
Stronger communities, with more active citizens, working together to
tackle their problems
Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better
able to enjoy
Healthier and more active people and communities.

Applications can still be made under the current arrangements until 31
March 2009. Application forms for BIG's new Awards for All programme
will be available from 1 April 2009.

For more information call the Advice Line on 0845 600 2040, or visit
www.awardsforall.org.uk.